Pacific Union College Announces New President

On July 17,
2009, the Pacific Union College Board of Trustees announced that Dr. Heather J.
Knight, currently the provost of Andrews University in Berrien Springs,
Michigan, has been named the new president of Pacific Union College. She will
begin her role as president in mid-September, in time for the new academic
year.

Dr. Knight received her Ph.D. in English from
Stanford University, her master's degree in English from Loma Linda University,
and her bachelor's degree in English from Oakwood University. She also
completed postdoctoral studies at Harvard University in management and leadership
in education.

An accomplished academic administrator, Dr. Knight served with
distinction for 18 years at the University of the Pacific in Stockton,
California, where she was a professor of English, assistant provost, and then
associate provost. As provost at Andrews University, Dr. Knight served as
second officer, providing administrative and academic leadership and managing
the day-to-day operations of the university.

During her three
years at Andrews University, Dr. Knight successfully developed and implemented
a new strategic plan, integrated budget and planning priorities, increased
enrollment and student selectivity, and strengthened leadership in all areas of
campus life. She oversaw the development of new programs, processes, and campus
facilities and led the university through a successful reaccreditation process.

"It is a
tremendous privilege and blessing to be invited to serve as the next president
of Pacific Union College," said Dr. Knight. "Pacific Union College has a very
distinguished history, and I am honored to have this opportunity to carry on
the proud PUC tradition of ensuring academic excellence and spiritual
authenticity. I look forward to working collaboratively with the PUC Board of
Trustees, faculty, staff, students and alumni to help move PUC to the next
level of excellence for this distinctive institution."

"Dr. Knight
comes to Pacific Union College with over 20 years of experience in higher
education and a deep respect from the higher education community. From her work
at the University of the Pacific to Andrews University, Dr. Knight has a proven
track record of leading institutions to success, and we are thrilled to have
her at PUC," said Dr. Ricardo Graham, PUC board chair and president of the
Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Dr. Knight is also a lover of the arts, the mother
of college-educated children, and wife of Dr. Norman Knight, senior pastor of the Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church in South Bend,
Indiana, as well as adjunct professor of homiletics at the Seventh-day
Adventist Theological Seminary. The Knights both have a passion for
ministry and higher education, and look forward to getting to know the Angwin
and Napa Valley communities.